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The retro-modern Renault 5 E-Tech feels like a class above, thanks to its exceptional ride, handling, and equipment. However, its limited range on the highway brings it back down to size.
The French subcompact serves as a zero-emission alternative to the Clio and a successor to the aging Zoe, but it’s not coming to America.
Our press car is the flagship Iconic trim, painted in the striking Pop Yellow shade, with a 148 hp electric motor and a 52 kWh battery pack.
The interior is filled with tech, including a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen.
The Renault 5 E-Tech is a car with a sporty, playful character that is genuinely hard to ignore in a market drowning in interchangeable SUVs.
The interior is filled with tech, especially in the flagship Iconic trim, and the exterior design is a clear callback to the classic 5.
The car has a balanced chassis setup with a sophisticated multi-link rear axle, giving it the ride refinement of a much larger vehicle.
The suspension soaks up potholes in the city and makes it a comfortable cruiser on the highway, where you’ll appreciate the exceptional noise insulation. At the same time, it is firm enough to stay flat and composed on a twisty road.
The Renault 5 E-Tech is a car that punches above its weight, and its exceptional ride and handling make it a joy to drive.
However, its limited range on the highway is a major drawback, and it’s not clear if it would be viable for long road trips. The price of the Renault 5 E-Tech in Greece starts from €33,200 ($39,100).
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Source: Carscoops (Spy Shots & Auto News)
Source: Carscoops (Spy Shots & Auto News) (carscoops.com)